Bloomfield, NJ Juneteenth Celebration

327 Glenwood Ave 327 Glenwood Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ, United States

Bloomfield's Largest Town Festival Vendors, games, performances All day non stop action and family fun YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS !The Township of Bloomfield Celebrates Juneteenth ! June 17th from 12PM-6PMWe are kicking the event off with an inspiration service the morning of starting at 10:30amFamily Fun Game truck Performances Shop with Vendors Network…

Teen Volunteer Orientation @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Teens: Are you interested in volunteering for Summer Reading this year? Join us for Teen Volunteer Orientations at the Franklin Branch! Whether you’ve already sent in an application or not, attend one of our Teen Volunteer Orientation sessions to get the details, the rules, and answers to any questions you may have. Two sessions are…

Free

Warp and Weft: Fiber Demonstration @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join Miss Alana from the Dennis Library and Miss Savannah at Dorothy Henry on Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 am to explore how wool goes from sheared fibers to woven cloth. We’ll have hands-on demonstrations of spinning and weaving as we talk about how wool is processed into yarn and woven into cloth.

Free

Fitness on the Island with Bobby the Experience

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Looking for a free, full body workout surrounded by the beauty of nature and camaraderie of your peers? Join Bobby to break a sweat while listening to upbeat music and the rushing of the Harlem River Location: 103rd Street Footbridge For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

FREE

Juneteenth Flag Raising & Festival

Township of West Orange Municipal Building - 66 Main Street West Orange NJ 07052

https://www.westorange.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5119

Queer Family Dance Party with Matthew Johnson Harris

Ailey Studios 405 W 55th St, New York, NY, United States

Join Matthew Johnson Harris for a special Queer Family Dance Party! In honor of Pride, students will dance along to playlists featuring LGBTQIA icons and songs with uplifting messages. Get ready for a dance experience that will leave you energized and feeling even better than when you walked in as we celebrate queer families. Families…

$25 – $40
Event Series Growing Gardeners

Growing Gardeners

VCPA Garden & Compost Site Broadway and Mosholu Ave., The Bronx, NY, United States

Young gardeners will participate in the urban farming process by planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. Young gardeners (ages 8-11) will participate in the urban farming process by planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. Kids will create nature crafts and explore topics like healthy eating and composting. This is 100% hands-in-the-dirt outdoor fun! Children will learn how…

Understanding Your Cat’s Behavior @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Navigate the mysteries of the feline mind with the help of Certified Feline Behaviorist and owner of Helpmeowt – Camille Re. The only Certified Cat Behaviorist in Sussex County, Camille will discuss the basic care and safety of domestic cats, and then address some of the most vexing issues cat owners face including: *inappropriate elimination…

Free

Juneteenth Festival of Morris County

Morristown Green 10 North Park Place, Morristown, NJ, United States

Join us for the Juneteenth Festival of Morris County! VENDORS WANTED! FREEDOM DAY: Juneteenth Festival of Morris CountyThe Juneteenth Festival of Morris County is a lively event created for all families to celebrate the resilience, solidarity, history and culture of the Black community. The day includes live performances by The Kofi and Sankofa Drum &…

Event Series Boogie Down Storytime

Boogie Down Storytime

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive story hour that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week’s book selection led by a children’s yoga…

FREE

Playwriting Workshop @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Local playwrights, no matter your level of experience, are invited to join Mary Clifford* for an opportunity to learn and share your work. This free Playwriting Workshop provides playwrights, from beginner to experienced, an opportunity to share their work, ideas, and submission information with each other. You are encouraged to bring copies of works-in-progress or…

Free

The Dungeon Initiative: D&D for Teens at Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Delve into dungeons deep and caverns old with your trusted gang of friends! This Dungeons & Dragons group is a continuation of our current party of Saturday adventurers and is currently closed to new members. If you are interested in Dungeons & Dragons at the library, reach out to Ms. Cara at [email protected]. For our regular…

Free

Free Community Sailing at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Sailing offers the unique opportunity to sail on the Bronx…

Free

Free Community Birding at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Birding brings birdwatching to the shores of the Bronx River.…

Free

Plant Science Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - plant Science Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Cost: $28 / ScoutScouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform.There are 3 Pre-requisites that should be done at home and we will review in class:…

Free Community Rowing at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Rowing allows New Yorkers of all ages to explore the…

Free

Rise in Spirit: A Juneteenth Celebration

Lefferts Historic House 452 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Prospect Park Alliance for a Juneteenth Celebration produced by the Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation.Join Prospect Park Alliance for a Juneteenth Celebration produced by the Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation. The family-friendly event will take visitors on a journey of the African Diaspora that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the people…

The American Songbook @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Experience a journey through the American Songbook with a musical trio featuring vocalist Ellen LaFurn. Registration begins May 30.

Free